The Māori Land Court has the ability to order reasonable access to landlocked Māori land. This article examines the considerations the Court takes into account when determining whether to grant access, what the Court can actually do and how McCaw Lewis can help.
There are potentially a number of ownership issues with dwellings built on multiply-owned Māori land. This article discusses a recent case which is a reminder to those who build on multiply-owned Māori freehold land that, once built, the dwelling, if affixed to the land, is considered to form part of the title to the land, belonging to all of the owners.
Who can I leave my Māori land to in my Will? What happens to my Māori land if I do not have a Will? What must my executors and whānau do to succeed to my Māori land interests when I pass? Māori land is a taonga tuku iho, a treasure that is passed down through the generations. Rachel explains how the law deals with estates involving Māori land and the process for succeeding to Māori land.
This article discusses the recent review of "New Zealand's Constitution - A Report on a Conversation, He Kotuinga Kōrero mo Te Kaupapa Ture o Aotearoa”.
The Treaty settlement negotiations process is often a lengthy one, involving a number of different players throughout. Renika Siciliano, an Associate in our Māori Legal Team, provides a brief overview of the various steps in the Treaty settlement process and some of the unique aspects to be aware of.